Stuffed Red Peppers with Tuna and Capers — Ristoris
Round red peppers, deseeded by hand and filled with a savoury stuffing of tuna (33%), anchovies, capers and parsley, preserved in sunflower oil. The professional 4/4 tin holds 780 g and comes in cartons of 6, the standard format for the antipasti counter of restaurants, delicatessens and caterers. Slightly spicy, intensely flavoured and ready to serve straight from the tin, with 167 kcal and 10.5 g of protein per 100 g of drained product.
A Classic of the Italian Antipasto Counter
Tuna-stuffed peppers are a fixture of Italian antipasto displays: the gentle heat and firm flesh of the round pepper balance the savoury depth of the tuna, anchovy and caper filling. Served with cured meats, olives and preserved vegetables, they turn a simple aperitif board into a complete starter, which is why gastronomie and wine bars keep them as a permanent reference.
The Ristoris Selection
Ristoris, the Italian food-service specialist based in Broni, in the Oltrepò Pavese area of Lombardy, selects each batch of peppers for size, texture and appearance; the cores are removed by hand and the filling is added artisanally. Production takes place in facilities certified to ISO, BRC and IFS standards, and this reference is packed in Serbia to the Ristoris specification. The result is a consistent, high-yield product designed for professional kitchens.
Taste and Texture
The pepper stays firm and juicy with a sweet-spicy profile of medium intensity; the filling is creamy and savoury, with the tuna rounded off by the saltiness of anchovies and capers and a fresh note of parsley. The sunflower oil keeps the flavour clean and makes the peppers easy to drain and plate.
Technical Specifications
Net weight 780 g per tin (4/4 format), 6 tins per carton. Ingredients: stuffed red peppers 65% (peppers 63%, tuna 33%, anchovies 2%, capers 1%, parsley 1%), sunflower oil, salt, acidity regulators acetic acid and lactic acid. Allergens: fish (tuna and anchovies). Nutritional values per 100 g of drained product: energy 700 kJ / 167 kcal, fat 12.7 g of which saturates 2.1 g, carbohydrates 2.9 g, protein 10.5 g, salt 2.5 g. Recyclable steel tin (Fe 40). Unopened: store in a cool, dry place. After opening: transfer to a suitable container, refrigerate at 0-4 °C and use within a few days.
Professional Uses
Serve 2-3 peppers per portion as an aperitif at 14-16 °C, never fridge-cold. On a mixed antipasto platter, plan 40-60 g per guest alongside Taggiasca olives, grissini and cured meats. Halve them over toasted crostini with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, add them to cold buffets and salad bars, or pair them with seafood starters where the caper note ties the plate together.
Mistakes to Avoid
Do not heat the peppers: the tuna filling is designed to be served cold and loses its texture in the oven. Drain them well before plating so the sunflower oil does not pool on the dish, and never store leftovers in the opened tin — always transfer to a closed food-grade container in the refrigerator.
Delivery and Logistics
B2B and B2C delivery from the LAPA warehouse in Embrach (Zurich), with direct distribution across Zurich, Winterthur, Kloten, Aargau, Schaffhausen, St. Gallen, Bern and Basel. For Ticino (Lugano, Mendrisio), French-speaking Switzerland (Geneva, Lausanne, Fribourg) and the Grisons (Chur, Davos), shipping within 24-48 hours with partner couriers such as Swiss Post, Planzer and Galliker. As an ambient product it travels without a cold chain and is ideal for full-carton stock orders.
Who It Is For
Restaurants, pizzerias, wine bars, caterers, hotels, delicatessens, Italian grocery stores and private customers who want a ready-to-serve Italian-style antipasto with reliable quality and a long ambient shelf life.
